BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder

Designed around the impressive capabilities of BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip, the BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder is a powerful piece of kit for your PTZ system. It supports up to UHD 4Kp60 video input for distribution over NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression. This BirdDog Encoder/Decoder can be characterised by its compact form-factor, housed in a durable aluminium case. It further consists of an HDMI 2.0 input and HDMi 2.0 and 12G-SDI individual outputs. To loop out your HDMI input via the 12G-SDI output, you have access to an intuitive in-built cross converter. This 4k HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder also comes equipped with BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software - supporting up to four BirdDog devices (Windows compatible). You are granted access to functions such as director push to talk, mute camera operator, and auto-detect NDI sources.

BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder Key Features:

• Professional BirdDog NDI Encoder/Decoder system
• Grants up to UHD 4Kp60 input
• Allows NDI network distribution in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
• Available HDMI 2.0 input & HDMI 2.0/12G-SDI output
• Affords full PTZ camera control over IP with USB-to-Ethernet dongle (sold separately)
• In-built 3.5mm audio input/output
• Incorporates an intuitive cross converter system
• Custom tally system with bicolour tally light for indicating on-air status to talent
• User-selectable tally borders available for loop out function
• Includes BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software (Windows only)
• SFP+ expansion slot supports SFP+ modules - fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols
• Allows both a standard power supply and high-end PoE+
• Clearly visible 4-line OLED display
• Consists of an aircraft-grade aluminium housing

Expanded BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder Key Features:

Hardware and Software

A key feature of this BirdDog 4K HDMI Encoder/Decoder is the intuitive SFP+ expansion slot that is capable of supporting SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. This is paired with a sizable bicolour tally light and expansive tally system, which displays to on-air talent the camera that is currently live. It also affords user-selectable tally borders on loop out.

The BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder also consists of a 3.5mm audio input/output, 4-line OLED display, and a USB 3.0 interface. To power this device, you are given two available options. The first is via a standard power supply, and the second is over PoE+ (Power over Ethernet). You can even power other PTZ camera that support NDI, NDI|HX, or Visca over IP when utilising an additional USB-to-Ethernet adapter (sold separately).

BirdDog Comms Lite Audio Intercom Software

The BirdDog Comms Lite Audio Intercom software is a multi-functional platform that supports up to four BirdDog devices. It is fully Windows compatible (Windows 10 and above), and offers pro-level features to include director push to talk, mute camera operator, auto-detect NDI sources, monitor camera audio, and shortcut to web console. If you require a more complete version of the application, you can easily upgrade to Comms Pro. This BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder is also compatible with the additional BirdDog Central software for decoding NDI back to HDMI or SDI.

What's in the box?

• 1 x BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder
• 1 x Power Supply
• 1 x Limited 1-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Is this unit capable of decoding four P400 cameras from NDI and Output each on their own SDI out?

You are able to decode four separate P400 cameras from NDI and Output each on their own SDI out using BirdDog's Central Pro Software - available on Windows 10 and above.

Is this product built up of two separate units or one single Encoder/Decoder?

The BirdDog 4K HDMI - HDMI2.0, 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder is one single unit that can both send and receive.

Can this Encoder/Decoder system handle four same-time UHD 4K inputs converted to NDI?

This device has four available 12G-SDI connections that can be assigned as inputs or outputs.